LSE: The Ballpark

Contributor(s): Neil Foley, Denise Baron | You usually have to be in London to catch the public lectures sponsored by the US Centre, but this August, we’re bringing them to you. This podcast lecture series features the research of leading American academics. This first lecture is from Professor Neil Foley, “Anxiety, Fear, and National Identity: anti-immigration politics and the rise of Latino power in the US."

Contributor(s): Thomas Frank, Inge Kjemtrup, Sophie Donszelmann, Denise Baron | After a number of disappointing elections, many people have been left asking “Who is the Democratic Party?” In this episode, we’ll not only take on that question, but we’ll take a step further. Who will the Democratic Party be going forward? Will there even be a Democratic Party going forward?

Contributor(s): Yuval Levin, Alex Sundstrom, Denise Baron, Chris Gilson | From the party of Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump, the Republican Party is changing, but what caused these changes and where is American conservatism headed? This episode, we dive into these and other questions about the changing face of Republicans, the GOP, and American conservatism.

Contributor(s): Charles Kupchan, Emmanuelle Blanc, Chris Gilson, Denise Baron | This episode, we're taking a look at how President Trump's prioritisation of "America First" will impact foreign policy. What will America's presence and actions in the world look like during the Trump era?

Contributor(s): Jamie Monogan, Chris Gilson, Denise Baron, Sophie Donszelmann | This episode, we’re looking into an often overlooked level of American policy-making: state governments. While the federal government is gripped by gridlock, the states surprisingly continue to pump out public policy. What makes these smaller governments work so efficiently? And do these laboratories of democracy really work for everyone?

Contributor(s): Chris Gilson, Denise Baron, Eric Kaufmann, Brian Klaas | While populism isn’t a new phenomenon in the United States, it has produced a new political spectrum in American politics and elections. In this episode, we explore why populism is so influential in US politics right now, what impact it is having on the political landscape, and where the government or politicians should go from here.

Contributor(s): Denise Baron, Sophie Donszelmann, and Chris Gilson | The Ballpark is back for Season 2! We're still going beyond the headlines and bringing you the facts, figures, quotes, and context that you need to form a more informed view on the United States. But this season, we're bring you even more analysis, research, and insight. Look out for an episode at the end of every month, starting on the 31st of March.

Contributor(s): Mick Cox, Marcia Balisciano, Gavin Baird, Peter Trubowitz | The LSE and United States have a long, intertwined history, and in this episode, we dive into the special relationship between Americans, London, and the LSE.

Contributor(s): Mick Cox | This podcast, we dive into the history of Americans at LSE. As we'll hear from Professor Mick Cox, the LSE has helped shape the United States, and Americans have helped define the LSE since its foundation in 1895.

Contributor(s): Peter Trubowitz, Sophie Donszelmann, Denise Baron | LSE US Centre Director, Peter Trubowitz, breaks down the electoral map and gives us a preview of what to expect in the final hours of the 2016 US Election. Sophie and Denise joined him to discuss the most recent polls, the status of swing states, and the key voting constituencies to watch on Election Night.